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Exhaust System Replacement (LDK/A20NHT - FWD)

Exhaust System Replacement (LDK/A20NHT - FWD)

Removal Procedure

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Install the shipping fastening (1) to the flex pipe.


3.
Warning

To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.


Note

The fastening clips of the exhaust system should be replaced every time that they are loosened. When replacing the exhaust system, the shipping fastening should only be removed after installation and before starting the engine. The shipping fastening should be removed for other operations in which the exhaust system has to be removed, stored and used to secure the flex pipe.


See assembly instruction (1) on the shipping fastening.

4. Remove the fastener of the exhaust front pipe (1) from the catalytic converter.


5. With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust system from the vehicle.

6. Remove the exhaust front pipe from the bracket.

7. Remove the exhaust system (1) from the bracket in 5 places (2).



Installation Procedure


1. With the aid of an assistant, install the exhaust system to the vehicle.

2. Install the exhaust system (1) to the bracket in 5 places (2).


3. Install the exhaust front pipe to the bracket.

4. Install the front pipe to the catalytic converter.

5. Install the fastener (1) of the exhaust front pipe to the catalytic converter.


6. Remove the shipping fastening (1) from the flex pipe.


7. Lower the vehicle.